'Twas there he first met the Dona Lucrezia.

'Tis said he would have remained in Mexico had it not been arranged that she and her husband, Senor Yturrio, should accompany General Almonte in the Mexican ministry here.

On _these_ conditions, Sir Richard agreed to accept promotion as minister plenipotentiary to Washington!" "That was nine years ago," commented Doctor Ward.
"Yes; and it was only last fall that he was made envoy extraordinary.

He is at least an extraordinary envoy! Near fifty years of age, he seems to forget public decency; he forgets even the Dona Lucrezia, leaving her to the admiration of Mr.Polk and Mr.Van Zandt, and follows off after the sprightly Baroness von Ritz.

Meantime, Senor Yturrio _also_ forgets the Dona Lucrezia, and proceeds _also_ to follow after the baroness--although with less hope than Sir Richard, as they say! At least Pakenham has taste! The Baroness von Ritz has brains and beauty both.